Planning appeal decision
12 Bower Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9DT
Planning appeal 3358008 at 12 Bower Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9DT (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 1 May 2025 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the South Hale Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing garage, rear dormer, and chimney breast. Erection of two storey side, single storey front and rear extension and the creation of further habitable living space within the basement and loft. Associated external alterations including formation of rear dormer, roof lights and raised decking to rear
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- WA15 9DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the South Hale Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extensions and alterations, through their sympathetic design, materials, and subordinate proportions, would preserve the character and appearance of the South Hale Conservation Area and therefore comply with statutory requirements and development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy R1Policy JP-P1Policy JP-P2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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